Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home

Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, located at 833 Marschall Road in Shakopee, Minnesota, is a trusted funeral home serving families throughout Shakopee, Prior Lake, Savage, Jordan, Lakeville, Chaska, Burnsville, Belle Plaine, Carver, New Prague, and the surrounding areas. With over a century of dedicated service, the funeral home has built a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and genuine compassion. The team of experienced, licensed funeral directors provides round-the-clock assistance, guiding families through the many decisions required during a time of loss.

The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services to honor loved ones in meaningful ways. Traditional funeral and memorial services allow families to gather for visitation, funeral ceremonies, and burial, with every detail handled respectfully. For those choosing cremation, Ballard-Sunder provides both traditional flame cremation and water cremation (also known as aquamation), an environmentally friendly alternative. These services are performed on-site, giving families peace of mind that their loved one remains in caring, professional hands throughout the process. The facility is wheelchair accessible, with on-site parking and accessibility features for all visitors.

Personalization is a cornerstone of the funeral home's approach. Each service is thoughtfully tailored to reflect the unique life and story of the individual being honored, with celebrant services available to help craft authentic and heartfelt ceremonies. Veterans and their families receive specialized assistance with military honors, burial benefits, and ceremonial coordination, ensuring every eligible veteran is recognized with the dignity and respect they deserve. Additionally, the funeral home offers grief support resources and a year-long program of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during the healing journey.

Understanding that many families wish to plan ahead, Ballard-Sunder offers prepayment plans, allowing individuals to make arrangements in advance and relieve their loved ones of future burdens. The staff is committed to transparency, providing clear guidance on costs, timelines, and legal requirements without pressure. With deep local roots and a focus on compassionate, personalized care, Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation remains a dependable choice for families seeking support during one of life's most difficult moments.